BEFORE UMASS: Played four years for the Winged Beavers coached by Robert Dowling...senior captain lead the team to a Founders League title his senior season while posting a.535 BA with five home runs and 35 RBIs...named to the All-New England Team his senior season as well as the Winged Beaver's team MVP.

PERSONAL: Born March 3, 1986 in New Haven, Conn...son of Anthony and Caroline LaVorgna...has two brothers Eric (14) and Christopher (9).